Siheyuan: Happy life of veteran drivers

Chapter 449: Return from the Marriage Proposal

After a while, the second sister-in-law came back with Jingru's father and the eldest and second brothers. Qin's mother did not come back because she was cooking in the cafeteria and it was difficult for her to leave.

"Son-in-law is here! Secretary Youtian told me that you would be back today. I thought you would arrive in the afternoon, but you are here in the morning. Come in and sit down." Qin Mancang greeted him from a distance.

Wang Hongtao quickly stood up and stepped forward: "I didn't want to come here earlier to get the letter of introduction so that I can go back earlier. We have a banquet today and there are many things to do."

"Who is in such a hurry? You have to have lunch at home and then go back." Qin Mancang gave instructions as he walked home.

"Jinghua, go to the commune and ask Secretary Arita to issue you a letter of introduction."

"Jingsheng, go to the cafeteria and ask your mother to come back to cook. How long will Lianxiang (Second Sister-in-law) have to cook alone?"

"Lianxiang, hurry up and pick up the large intestines, and put the pig heart and lungs in the pot to cook."

Qin Mancang saw that there were some pig offal in the house and had no intention of keeping it, so he decided to cook it at noon.

"This guy is so polite. There are so many foods..." Compared to the pile of pig offal on the ground, Qin Mancang was more excited about these foods, which weighed dozens of kilograms.

"We don't talk about this as a family." Wang Hongtao said with a smile, "This is what I planned. I came back today mainly to get the letter of introduction so that I can go back to the city to register. In addition, I won't put out the wine from my hometown, but I will share candies and peanuts with the villagers to celebrate."

"What do you think of this arrangement?"

As soon as Wang Hongtao finished speaking, Qin Mancang said cheerfully, "Just do as my son-in-law says. No one is rich these days, so we won't have to serve wine."

"How can I afford so much food?"

Looking at the dozens of kilograms of grain, Qin Mancang was still a little shocked. Who could afford to spend so much to marry a daughter-in-law these days? His little girl Hu really found a good son-in-law!

After a while, Qin Jinghua came back with the letter of introduction, and the commune secretary Qin Youtian also came over, chatting and laughing.

The commune secretary Qin Youtian came over with a smile and greeted Wang Hongtao enthusiastically: "Hongtao, you're back? You came here so early in the morning. Are you anxious to get married?"

Wang Hongtao also responded with a smile: "Secretary Youtian is joking. It's been a long time since we last met. Secretary Youtian is still in good health."

After the two chatted about family matters for a while, Qin Youtian suddenly changed the subject and asked with some expectation: "Hongtao, you have made it now, can you help your uncle Qin?"

Wang Hongtao looked at him in confusion and asked, "What can I do for you? Secretary Youtian, if you have something to say, just tell me."

Qin Youtian rubbed his hands and said a little embarrassedly: "Our eldest son, Qin Huowang, has been clamoring to go to the city. Can you help him find a job so that he can go out and exercise?"

Wang Hongtao frowned and thought for a while, then pulled Qin Youtian aside and said, "I dare not hide it from you, Secretary Youtian. I no longer drive for the factory director, but have transferred to the Labor and Personnel Department. I can arrange one or two vacancies for the upcoming autumn recruitment."

"But these people are only hired for manual labor. Once they enter the factory, they have to work in the workshop. How can they compare to Brother Huowang's freedom in the countryside?"

"Secretary Arita, do you think this is the truth?!"

Qin Youtian squinted his eyes and thought.

Wang Hongtao added: "For ordinary members, it is certainly respectable to work in the factory as a worker. But with Huowang's ability, isn't it a waste of talent to be an ordinary worker?"

"If you ask me, it's good for Brother Huowang to stay by your side. You can train him for a few years. Even if he doesn't take over your position as Party secretary, even if he becomes a production team leader or village Party secretary, wouldn't it be more enjoyable than being an ordinary worker?"

“Although workers have made great contributions, their comfort is certainly not as good as Brother Huowang’s in the countryside.

I am saying this because I consider you, Secretary Youtian, to be my own talent. If you don’t believe me, go ask Brother Huowang yourself and see if he wants to go to the city to be a worker or stay in Qinjiatun to be a cadre!”

Qin Youtian thought for a while and nodded with a smile: "That's right, Uncle Qin, I was thinking wrong."

"Okay, then I won't bother you and your son-in-law talking here, I'll go back first!"

Qin Mancang tried to persuade him to stay: "Why don't you stay and have dinner with Secretary Tian? The meal is ready."

Qin Youtian waved his hand: "No, why should I join you all for dinner? Let's go!"

"You can skip the meal, but you have to take these wedding cigarettes!" Wang Hongtao handed Qin Youtian two packs of Daqianmen cigarettes.

It is said that the county magistrate is not as good as the current manager, but Qin Youtian is both the county magistrate and the current manager, so the relationship cannot be bad.

Qin Youtian accepted Wang Hongtao's kindness and agreed with a smile after taking the cigarette: "Okay! Then I will take advantage of your happiness. I have always heard that the sixth son of the Qin family is very lucky. Isn't this finding a good son-in-law for the Qin family?"

"Hongtao, just go to the city without any worries. I, Qin Youtian, will take care of your hometown for you. Nothing will go wrong!"

"Thank you so much, Secretary Arita, take care!"

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After Qin Youtian left, Qin Mancang's face was full of complacency.

The commune secretary is not much different from a local tyrant in the countryside. He has the final say on all matters, big or small. Xingshou Commune is located in the suburbs of Beijing, so it is better. If it is more remote...

So when Qin Mancang saw Secretary Arita treating his son-in-law with such courtesy, he was very excited. He felt like he could finally stand up straight after being bent over for a lifetime.

Wang Hongtao thought it was normal. He was now an 18th-level cadre, while the commune secretary was generally between level 16 and level 23. His level was almost the same as his.

In terms of power, he was indeed not as good as the commune secretary, but in terms of connections and ability to make arrangements, he was much better than him.

It’s like he can arrange for anyone to work in the city, but Qin Youtian can’t.

After lunch and a short rest, Wang Hongtao took Qin Jingru back to the city, and the Qin family accompanied them all the way to the village entrance.

"I say, little Tiger girl, after this time you leave, you will be a member of the Wang family. Remember to abide by the Wang family rules and don't move everything into your home!" Qin's mother pulled Qin Jingru aside and reminded her.

"I know, mom. I told you not to bring so many things this time, but Brother Tao insisted that you should bring so many!" Qin Jingru was honest and told the truth directly.

"you…."

"You're already turning your elbow outward before you even get married?!" Qin's mother almost choked with anger.

"Hehe!" Qin Jingru did not feel at all nervous knowing that she had someone backing her up.

"Hongtao, even though Jingru has grown up, she still has the mentality of a child at heart. You should give her more instructions on how to speak and do things in the future, and don't spoil her too much!" This was the instruction from Qin's father Qin Mancang to Wang Hongtao.

"I know Uncle Qin. Jingru is well-behaved and obedient, and that's what I like about her." Wang Hongtao lit a cigarette for his father-in-law, and the two stood by the roadside to say their final goodbyes.

"Okay, as long as you understand, Uncle Qin will truly hand the girl over to you from now on. It is a blessing for Jingru to be with you. Uncle is relieved!"

When a girl gets married, there is always a feeling of parting. As she spoke, Qin's mother's eyes began to turn red.

"Oh, mom, why are you crying? It's such a happy day..." Qin Jingru tugged at her mother's clothes and complained.

"It's okay, Mom is happy!"

Mother Qin wiped the dark circles under her eyes.

Mother Qin was really happy.

When Jia Dongxu came to Qin Huairu's house to propose marriage, the couple were present. At that time, Qin Jingru was just a yellow-haired girl with pigtails and a runny nose.

When she learned about the conditions of the Jia family, she was extremely envious, especially the boasting of Qin Huairu's parents, which made her very unhappy.

At that time, she reminded the tiny Qin Jingru to marry a city guy in the future to bring honor to her family.

Unexpectedly, more than ten years later, that slug actually did it, and the conditions he found were much better than those of the Jia family at that time.

As she thought about it, Qin's mother began to laugh again.

"Dad, Mom, Brother Tao and I are going back to the city to live a good life!"

"Don't forget to catch the afternoon bus. Also, we live at No. 95 Nanluoguxiang. If you can't find the address, just ask anyone."

The honest Qin Jingru greeted like this.

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